# Proposed AD 2003-NM-263-AD: Dornier Model 328-100 and -300 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-09-16
- Products: Fairchild Dornier
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 5, 2004, 69 FR 10381
- Comments due: April 5, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-09-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-09-16)
- Docket: 2003-NM-263-AD
- FR document: 04-4935
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/23/0f/230f4d86a7e76df56d08750331578820d9d74447a331989e830cb5f9bf7bb0af (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-03-05/pdf/04-4935.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/03/05/04-4935/airworthiness-directives-dornier-model-328-100-and--300-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1C0FD2385675B06286256E4E005A27AD.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2003-NM-263-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Dornier Model 328-100 and -300 series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections of the bearing lugs of the rudder spring tab lever assembly for cracking, and corrective action if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the rudder flight control system due to such cracking, which could result in loss of rudder control and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 5, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-4935, comments due Apr 5, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/03/05/04-4935/airworthiness-directives-dornier-model-328-100-and--300-series-airplanes)

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